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Stock Music Market Research Report by Arizton

The global stock music market, valued at USD 1.45 billion in 2024, is set to expand to USD 2.40 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.77%, according to Arizton research. As digital content and video campaigns dominate every industry, stock music has become a must-have creative tool, corporate communications and online tutorials to YouTube videos, social media, and podcasts. Fueled by vast, searchable catalogs and clear commercial-use licensing, the market empowers creators and businesses alike to produce professional, engaging content at speed, unlocking new revenue streams and creative possibilities.

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Report Summary:

Market Size (2030): USD 2.40 Billion

Market Size (2024): USD 1.45 Billion

CAGR (2024-2030): 8.77%

HISTORIC YEAR: 2021-2023

BASE YEAR: 2024

FORECAST YEAR: 2025-2030

SEGMENTS BY: Product, End-User, License, Application, and Geography

GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS: North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa

The Rise of All-In-One Creative Subscriptions Is Redefining the Global Stock Music Market

The global stock music market is undergoing a major shift as creative asset subscriptions evolve from basic music and sound-effect libraries into all-in-one bundled ecosystems that integrate stock music, SFX, and AI-driven creation tools. This transition is being accelerated by the rising popularity of flat-fee unlimited plans, which give creators economical access to vast catalogs, exemplified by Artlist’s premium tier offering unlimited downloads for a predictable annual cost. At the same time, industry consolidation, highlighted by major deals such as Shutterstock’s acquisition of Pond5 and its merger with Getty Images, is creating unified catalogs that boost platform value. With PRS for Music reporting over 23% growth in digital royalties, subscription adoption is clearly driving stronger licensing revenues. Vendors like Storyblocks are expanding large multi-asset libraries, reinforcing a market shift toward simplified, all-inclusive licensing models that improve creator convenience and accelerate content.

AI Drives Rapid Expansion in the Stock Music Market, Led by Suno, Boomy & Soundraw

AI is fast becoming the growth engine of the stock music market. Platforms like Suno, Boomy, and Soundraw are unlocking unprecedented catalog scale, turning minutes of processing into millions of licensable tracks and pulling new creators into the ecosystem. This shift is redefining production economics: AI now drafts instant compositions that professionals elevate, blending speed with artistic intent. With clear, embedded licensing terms and strong consumer demand for transparent AI practices, the commercial pathway for AI-generated music is getting stronger. To manage this surge, marketplaces are upgrading metadata and intelligent search, ensuring buyers can navigate expanding libraries with greater accuracy and confidence.

Recent Developments in the Global Stock Music Market

• Getty Images & Shutterstock Merge (Jan 2025): $3.7B deal creates one of the largest global creative content platforms.
• Shutterstock Acquires Envato (July 2024): Expands subscriber base to ~1.15M and adds extensive creative assets, including audio, video, and templates.
• Pond5 Integration: Maintains niche in video/audio stock with 115,000+ contributors and ~2.5M monthly uploads, strengthening content diversity.

Smarter Search and Integrated Discovery Accelerate Stock Music Adoption

The market is rapidly shifting toward embedded stock music as creators demand faster, in-workflow access to audio. Platforms like Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva now integrate expansive libraries, including more than 500,000 licensed and chart tracks, directly inside their editors, streamlining production and accelerating output. API-led partnerships from Storyblocks extend this model across tools such as WeVideo, Lumen5, and Pictory, driving nearly 15 million video creations and proving that built-in music access significantly boosts engagement. With AI enabling smarter mood-based discovery, embedded stock music is becoming essential infrastructure for the fast-growing video and social content economy

Track Segment Dominates Stock Music Market, Driving Revenue Across Key Genres

The track segment leads the stock music market, accounting for over 77% of revenue across genres like corporate pop, cinematic scores, and electronic hybrids. These compositions are widely used in advertising, branded content, film, and creator-driven digital platforms. It is also driven by their suitability for long-form storytelling, promotional videos, branded digital assets, and OTT content. Their structured composition, genre diversity, and professional mix quality make them the preferred choice for creators seeking consistency and emotional continuity across projects.

North America Leads, Asia-Pacific Emerges as Fastest-Growing Stock Music Market

North America captured over 50% of global stock music revenues, anchored by major licensing platforms such as Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Getty Images, and Musicbed. Strong digital advertising, enterprise video production, and a mature creator economy drive consistent licensing demand, while advanced integrations with editing software and cloud-based tools streamline usage across agencies, studios, and corporate teams. The US remains the primary revenue engine, fueled by marketing videos, online campaigns, podcasts, and branded content that rely on licensed libraries for speed and copyright compliance. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, projected at a 9.43% CAGR, as video streaming, gaming, and online marketing expand in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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Key Company Profile

• Shutterstock
• Artlist
• Getty Images
• Musicbed
• Epidemic Sound

Other Prominent Company Profiles

• Tribe of Noise
• Media Music Now
• SoundCloud
• 123RF
• Envato
• Audiosocket
• Bensound
• Dreamstime
• FyrFly
• Jamendo
• Motion Array
• Music Vine
• Videvo
• Storyblocks
• Soundsnap
• Earmotion Audio Creation
• Pond5
• YouTube
• Marmoset
• Soundstripe
• Neosounds
• PremiumBeat
• ALIBI Music
• NoCopyrightSounds (NCS)
• Music Rightz
• The Music Case

The Stock Music Market Size, Share, & Trends Analysis Report By

Product

• Track
• Sound Effect

End-User

• Large Business
• SME
• Individual Content Creators

License

• Licensed
• Royalty-Free

Application

• Digital Content
• Traditional Media
• Corporate Communications
• Others

Geography

North America

• US
• Canada

APAC

• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Australia
• Indonesia
• Philippines
• Taiwan
• Malaysia

Europe

• Germany
• France
• Russia
• UK
• Italy
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Netherlands

Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• UAE

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Argentina

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